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In our last blog on designing for modular, we looked at a general overview of the construction process. As we dig deeper into the process, there are certain rules of thumb that should be considered when you bring the planning, concept and schematics phase of your project together. Let’s take look...

There seems to be an assumption from various development team members, including project managers, financiers, and designers, that the developer contracts directly with the modular unit fabricator. However, as the modular design and construction method is different from a site-built method, the pers...

It may helpful to think of design services in terms of the Architect of Record (AoR) providing the full range of architecture and engineering services, and the modular fabricator providing engineering design advisory services. The modular fabricator, engineer/architect, and the AoR should coordinate...

A fundamental premise in modular building is – “start with the assumption that the project will be designed and constructed as a modular building.” Using this as the fundamental approach will create a rationally designed building, which will be easier to construct if the developer chooses to p...

In our last blog, we looked at the top five considerations for developing and site planning of modular construction projects. Since we couldn’t fit everything in, we have three more considerations for you to look at when you are developing your next modular construction project....

While most development sites can be constructed using modular construction, achieving the cost and time efficiencies that a modular construction development can bring begins with identifying sites that have specific criteria. It is important to plan to address various site parameters and constraints...

CHICAGO (October 11, 2018) — Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, announced today it has purchased the 230,000-square-foot building at 710 Swanner Loop in the Killeen Industrial Park in Killeen, Texas. The new facility will manufacture American-made steel-framed modules for a variety of m...

CHICAGO (October 2, 2018) — Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., one of the largest drive-thru restaurant chains in the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company operates over...

While modular construction continues to come to the forefront of modern construction practices, many people still have questions on where to start. To help demystify this efficient construction practice, let’s look at the main players you will interact with when you choose to build your next proje...

When the Cheatham Street Flats project began, it was originally designed to be completed entirely with wood - but when the job was sent out to bidders, it was discovered that no one could build it due to th...